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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThese cookie bars were originally made in Mrs. Field's cookie stores as a way to use up leftover cookies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, \"leftover cookies\" may be an alien concept to some, but since the cookies at Mrs. Field's are freshly baked they often have cookies that haven't sold that may end up in the trash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enter these easy cookie bars. Just mix up some crumbled chocolate chip cookies and mix with butter for the crust then layer it with chocolate and sweetened peanut butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hardest part about this recipe is waiting for the layers to cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Dream Bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are technically only five ingredients for bars, if you count the cookies as one ingredient:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- chocolate chip cookies, about 3 inches in diameter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- creamy peanut butter (or crunchy if you want it nutty)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- semi sweet chocolate chips (or milk or dark chocolate if you prefer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
No, the cookies do not need to be Mrs. Field's and they don't need to be leftovers. I actually made cookies<\/a> specifically for this recipe (the cookie portion from this brookie recipe is one of my favorites). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The originals were made with milk chocolate, but I prefer semi sweet or even dark chocolate to balance out the sweetness of the peanut butter and cookie layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Customize Peanut Butter Dream Bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The great thing about making these at home is you can customize it for your tastes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily it is a recipe that does not require exact measurements to be delicious. If you want a thicker cookie layer, use more cookies and butter. Want a thicker peanut butter layer, up the peanut butter and powdered sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I made them in a 9 inch square pan because there are only 3 of us. A feeble attempt at portion control. For a 9 x 13 inch pan<\/strong>, increase the ingredients by 70%. For the math challenged that means approximately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 11 chocolate chip cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 7 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 cup peanut butter <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 16-17 ounces chocolate chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
More Copycat Recipes from #OurFamilyTable<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nTry these restaurant favorites at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Copycat Recipes<\/H3>\n
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- Barbecue Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls (Chinese Take-out Style)<\/a> from Karen's Kitchen Stories<\/li>\n
- BLFGT Sandwich<\/a> from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures<\/li>\n
- Copycat Auntie Anne's Pretzels<\/a> from Hezzi-D's Recipe Box<\/li>\n
- Mrs. Field's Peanut Butter Dream Bars<\/a> from That Recipe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n - BLFGT Sandwich<\/a> from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures<\/li>\n
- Barbecue Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls (Chinese Take-out Style)<\/a> from Karen's Kitchen Stories<\/li>\n